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| STAT CATEGORIES AS POINTS AND POINT MODIFIERS |
| Based primarily off of the last league�s settings, there were certain scenarios where players in just slightly different scenarios were given greatly different rewards. While, this problem did not hamper one specific manager, it did affect a certain depth to the league as only a distinct type of player was valuable. This is why all points in this league were created with the intention of equally weighing a player�s impact on the field relative to all other situations where points can be gained. While I am not claiming the application of this theorizing is flawlessly corresponding with reality, I will claim that it holds a certain realism and more importantly proper reward to different types of players in similar scenarios as they should be. But, perhaps more importantly, the point modifiers are as they are because this was the primary mechanism that was used to evaluate a player�s monetary worth. The points had to be set at such a ratio so that the dollar amounts would fit properly in the $30 Cap. The Statistics being given points and the point modifiers are as follows:
� For Batters � Points Singles - .33 Doubles - .60 Triples - .90 Home Runs - 1.20 Runs Batted In (RBI) - .75 Runs Scored - .75 Walks and Intentional Walks - .30 Stolen Bases - .33 Caught Stealing - .30 Sacrifice Hits - .25 Sacrifice Flies - .25 Ground Into Double Plays - .30 Strikeouts - .03 The main statistical judge of a hitter is categorized roughly by his OPS (On-base +Slugging Percentage). As you can gather above, the basic idea behind the points is that each base is worth (.3) points. And so, a player who ends up on second via a double is worth about the same as a player who singles and steals second or a player who draws a walk and then steals second. However, the reason there is an additional (.03) points added on to Singles and Steals is because, in certain scenarios, a single can actually be worth more than just one base when it moves a runner from first to third, whereas a walk only moves that runner from first to second. (Note: a double with a runner on is always going to be rewarded properly 2 bases and more because the hitter will be rewarded with an RBI � same follows with Triples). Similarly, a steal can often occupy a pitcher which may force him to walk a batter, or may open up gaps for a ball to get through. For these scenarios, there has been added a �theoretical point� where it equates to roughly 1 in ever 10 point is worth an extra base. Similarly, this is why a strikeout is only worth (-.03). A player who doesn�t put the ball in play with a runner on base does not have a chance to move a runner along. And Runs and RBI�s are set equal to each other because they are both run producing plays. � For Pitchers � Points Inning Pitched - 2.1 Wins - 1.2 Losses - 0.6 Hits Allowed - 0.5 Earned Runs Allowed - 1.2 Walks Allowed - 0.3 Hit Batsman by Pitch - 0.3 Complete Game - 3.0 Save - 4.2 Save Opportunity - 1.2 Hold - 1.5 Strikeouts - 0.12 The main mechanism for pitcher points is quality innings judged primarily by his WHIP (Walks + Hits per Inning Pitched) and E.R.A. (Earned Run Average). The cleaner, successful innings pitched without allowing hits, walks, and earned runs means more points. However, as you can see, hits and earned runs slowly chip away at the points gained for completing a successful inning pitched. For strikeouts, a pitcher is rewarded basically 1 point every time he averages a strikeout per inning. Nine strikeouts per a nine inning game will equal 1.08 points awarded for strikeouts. Also, as you can see relief pitchers get points subtracted every time they have a save opportunity. This is to ensure that blown saves are really penalized and now, a blown-save win isn�t worth any extra points. But again, the basic thing to remember is that players are awarded for quality innings pitched, and bonus points for averaging around a strikeout per inning. APPENDIX (added 07.30.07): After Uncovering that Power Hitters were overvalued, Homeruns as well as Runs and RBIs were reduced to correct this mistake. Batters stat categories use the same logic as above, but the values are as follows: � For Batters � Points Singles - .55 Doubles - 1.0 Triples - 1.5 Home Runs - 1.65 Runs Batted In (RBI) - .35 Runs Scored - .35 Walks and Intentional Walks - .50 Stolen Bases - .55 Caught Stealing - .50 Sacrifice Hits - .45 Sacrifice Flies - .45 Ground Into Double Plays - .50 Strikeouts - .05 � For Pitchers � Points Inning Pitched - 2.01 Wins - 1.14 Losses - 0.57 Hits Allowed - 0.47 Earned Runs Allowed - 1.14 Walks Allowed - 0.3 Hit Batsman by Pitch - 0.3 Complete Game - 2.88 Save - 4.02 Save Opportunity - 1.14 Hold - 1.7 Strikeouts - 0.11 In order to maintain the same value for pitchers (of which there has been expressed no problem) Pitchers values were merely reduced by 4% which was how much the change to batters reduced the average batter's value. All in all, the average batter is still comparable to the average pitcher, and nothing has changed except that scoring will be reduced by that said 4%, as well as the player pool will be different without the emphasis on power hitting middle of the order type players. |